While on my way to work, I came across a rabid raccoon at about 8:40 a.m. So I called 311. I was informed that since it was before 9 a.m., they had to transfer me to 911. The 311 operator switched me over and gave 911 operator the reason I was calling. Then I gave the street I was on and cross streets.

So about 20 minutes later, the police officers roll up. When I asked if they were here about the raccoon, they said yes and I pointed to it and said there he is. The response I got was, “Oh, we don’t take care of raccoons. You have to see Animal Control.” Asked if they had a number I could call, they said no and drove away.

Then I dialed back 311, where the operator informed me that Animal Control will only give a live trap, so I can catch it.

What is going on? It wasn’t in my yard, it was on a street where people walk and walk their dogs. A very dangerous situation. Then some people were walking by and I warned them about the raccoon. Then when they proceeded to walk by, he walked off into the woods. Now he is who knows where and a danger to who knows who.

Can someone please let me know what you should when you come across a rabid raccoon besides running the other way. Now if the raccoon had bitten anyone, we would have all heard about that.